Richard P. Stewart, D.O., FACOI
Gastroenterology
accepting new patients
Offers Virtual Visits
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care
300 Midtown Drive
Beaufort
, SC 29906
About Dr. Richard Stewart
“We have a vast array of diagnostic modalities in gastroenterology today, but still, our most important tool is our communication with our patients.”
Dr. Richard Stewart joined Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group in 2000. His professional interests include inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, colorectal cancer screening and liver disease. He has a special interest in all forms of gastrointestinal endoscopy and considers communication with his patients to be a high priority.
Prior to coming to Beaufort, Dr. Stewart worked as a staff physician and clinical assistant professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in the Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
He and his wife, gynecologist Dr. Eve Ashby, have two daughters.
Education
Medical School:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
(1991)
Residency:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
(1994)
Fellowship:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
(1996)
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology, The American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, The American Board of Internal Medicine
Conditions Treated
- Celiac Disease
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Disease
In the News
February 13, 2025
Are Colon Polyps Always a Sign of Colorectal Cancer?
Colon polyps can turn into cancer, but screenings can find and remove them before they do.
April 3, 2025
Are My Symptoms Caused by Stomach Cancer or Something Else?
Understanding the symptoms of stomach cancer and differentiating them from other gastrointestinal conditions is crucial for early diagnosis.
January 1, 2021
At-Home Colon Cancer Tests vs. Colonoscopies
Want to avoid a colonoscopy? Gastroenterologist Dr. Richard Stewart explains why an at-home colorectal cancer screening may (or may not) be the answer.
January 1, 2021
Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance
Gluten-free diets are here to stay, but do you need to avoid gluten? Learn to tell the difference between gluten intolerance, gluten allergy and celiac disease.
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